Geely is targeting Spanish buyers with the Monjaro EM-i, a plug-in hybrid SUV offering a claimed 130 km of electric range and all-wheel lead. The company is counting on that combination and a competitive price to unsettle a segment where the Skoda Kodiaq and Peugeot 5008 have held ground for years.
Early figures point to momentum: Geely logged 2,434 registrations in Europe in just a few months. The Monjaro EM-i will make its European debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 12, 2026, at stand D12 in pavilion 7.1, alongside the EX2 and EX5, as well as the STARRAY EM-i. It becomes Geely’s new global flagship in the D-SUV class. The model sticks to five seats and a 562-litre boot, rather than adding a third row, betting that space and comfort will appeal to buyers who don’t need seven seats.
Under the skin, the Monjaro EM-i rides on the GEA-Evo platform, built for new energy vehicles and designed to maximize cabin space and safety. The EM-i Super Hybrid system uses a rear electric motor to provide all-wheel lead, with a combined output of 235 CV and 250 Nm of torque. Drivers can use electric mode for most daily trips. The gasoline engine kicks in once the battery’s claimed 130 km range is used up.
AutoNext notes that the 130 km figure is based on the NEDC cycle, not the stricter WLTP standard. The certified electric range for Europe could be lower once homologation is complete. Geely and Paris Motor Show materials confirm the GEA-Evo platform and GEEA 3.0 electronic architecture, but final European power and battery specifications, including range, have yet to be announced. AutoNext has reported export versions with a 29.8 kWh battery, 340 hp and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.8 seconds; other publications cite a battery of up to 40 kWh and 170 km of electric range. These figures likely apply to different markets or specifications and should not be confused with those for the European version.
The technical specifications remain incomplete, and Geely has yet to detail equipment or final pricing. Market watchers expect the Monjaro EM-i to cost less than 40,000 euros with promotions, echoing the aggressive pricing of the Starray EM-i. The SUV’s name nods to Africa’s highest peak, while Geely’s slogan «Peak Within. Lead Beyond» signals the brand’s ambitions for Europe.
In China, the same vehicle is known as the Geely Xingyue L, but Geely is pitching the Monjaro EM-i as a global player. Its rivals include European and Korean brands, along with new Chinese entrants such as Jaecoo 8 and Omoda 9. The Lynk & Co 08 and EBRO S800/S900 are also in the mix.
The Monjaro EM-i arrives as the European car industry faces shifting ground. The EU’s combustion-engine ban has been delayed, regulatory sources report, leaving the plug-in hybrid segment between old and new technologies. Geely’s move reflects a bet that buyers still want electric flexibility without giving up all-wheel lead or interior space.
Geely will unveil the Monjaro EM-i at the Paris Motor Show, where final specifications and pricing are expected. The SUV targets Spanish and European buyers seeking a long-range plug-in hybrid with all-wheel lead and more space than a basic electric runabout.
